Summer is just around the corner, and that means steak fresh off the grill, frozen treats and corn on the cob. If that sounds painful because of bad or missing teeth, there is still hope you can enjoy your favorite summer treats.

For over 10 years, Chef Geraldine Sepulveda was known throughout Ogden for her one-of-a-kind Italian dishes at Zucca Ristorante. In 2017, she left Zucca to open her own restaurant — Stellas American & Italian Bistro in Syracuse.

Savory steaks, chops and roasts are used to anchor the all-American meal, but whether driven by health or ethical reasons, veganism is on the rise in the U.S. While such a diet can be healthier in some respects, eating purely plant-based foods also requires more planning to avoid nutritional...